8 best water coolers

Water coolers are useful not only in offices, they can be seen in kindergartens and schools, health centers and other places where people spend time. For all cases, it is inexpedient to choose the same device - the devices differ according to different criteria. EXPERTOLOGY experts present a brief excursion on the correct choice of a water cooler and rating, which includes 8 best devices.

How to choose a water cooler

To make the right choice of cooler, rate it by the following criteria:

1. Table or floor models. The most compact coolers are desktop ones: they work almost silently, they are able to cool water and are very light. They can be put on a table or shelf in the kitchen, in the office. They are suitable for small rooms with minimal maneuverability or for a family of 2-3 people - you can’t put a big bottle on them. The floor units are more powerful, they heat and cool the water, the design resembles a small cabinet - it can have an extra shelf for dishes or a holder for a second bottle.
2. Cooling type traditional compressor or modern electronic. Compressor devices are cheaper, they operate on the principle of a refrigerator with the participation of a refrigerant and heat, quickly cool water, but also require careful handling, transportation only in an upright position. The principle of operation of electronic coolers is based on the passage of current through plates of different alloys. The temperature change occurs in places of adhesion of metal elements. Electronic devices are more secure, the principle of thermoregulation is used in children's models and other compact devices.
3. Type of control system - electronic or mechanical. Pump mechanical models are cheap and reliable, so that water flows, you must press a lever or button. The lack of such - the minimum functionality, aimed only at maintaining the desired temperature. Electronic devices are equipped with temperature sensors, touch-sensitive control buttons, the option of bactericidal treatment, descaling, etc.
4. Water supply method - upper or lower. In the top feed cooler, the bottle is installed down the neck above the crane structure, and this is the main drawback - efforts are needed to replace the heavy tank. For bottom-flow designs, the bottle is placed in a closed cabinet, throat up. They are more aesthetic, the water supply is carried out by a pump or a hand pump.
5. Additional functions We have already mentioned: carbonation, ozonation, filtration, bacteriological purification, etc. Their presence increases the price of the device.

Which water cooler is better electronic or compressor

The main factor of choice is the type of maintenance and temperature changes. Let's compare the compressor and electronic coolers in the table:

Parameter	Type of cooler
	Compressor	Electronic
Performance	from 2 l / h	from 1 l / hour
Temperature range	+5 - + 10 ° C	+12 - + 15 ° C
Work item	Freon, heat exchange reactions	Thermoelectric Peltier Elements
Requirements for the room	Not	Careful airing and dust free
Operating requirements	Tightness control of pipes is required, transportation in a vertical position	It is necessary to cool the electric fans and clean the installation surface from dust.
Price	From 4 800 rubles	Compact models from 3 000 rubles

Compressor coolers are optimal for office and administrative premises with a large flow of people, it is advisable to buy electronic for home or children's institutions.

Top water cooler rating

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
Best desktop water coolers	1	AEL TC-AEL-31	11 400 ₽
	2	HotFrost D65EN	4 900 ₽
	3	Ecotronic H1-T	10 900 ₽
	4	Aqua Work 36-TDN-ST	4 550 ₽
Top floor coolers	1	HotFrost 350ANET	22 500 ₽
	2	Aqua Work 833-S-B	15 500 ₽
	3	VATTEN V45QKB	16 000 ₽
	4	Ecotronic H1-L	10 900 ₽

Best desktop water coolers

Desktop dispensers are designed for small families and groups. The bottle in such devices is set on top. The undoubted advantage of the units is low weight, the coolers can be put on the windowsill, tabletop or shelf, if necessary, transferred or moved without effort.

AEL TC-AEL-31

Rating: 4.9

Miniature cooler AEL TC-AEL-31 with a powerful compressor that provides a water temperature range from 10 to 90⁰C, ranked first ranking. At the same time, the unit's performance in cooling mode is 2 l / h at a flow rate of 110 W, and heating up to 5 l / h at a flow rate of 550 W, which is quite good for a compact water dispenser. By the way, temperature regulation can be turned off altogether, then only water at room temperature will be output. The bottle is mounted on top, traditionally for desktop coolers, and the unit dimensions of 31x42x49 cm allow you to put the device on any free space in the office, at home and in other rooms.

The AEL TC-AEL-31 cooler has a silver case and a presentable appearance, suitable for any interior. Control buttons complement the exterior, they are convenient to regulate the work of technology. The average price of a cooler is 11,400 rubles.

HotFrost D65EN

Rating: 4.8

In second place is a black compact device HotFrost D65EN, which differs from other coolers in particular elegance, respectability and smoothness of lines. The device has electronic control, therefore it heats water up to 90⁰With it at a speed of 4 liters per hour, spending 420 watts, and cools up to 10-15⁰ only 0.6 l / h with an energy consumption of 80 watts. On the one hand, the cooler is more economical than the leader AEL, but less productive, which is more important when choosing a device for water supply. In addition, the unit does not supply liquid at room temperature, it has only 2 faucets. But there is a lock from children - they will not be able to arrange a flood on a table or another stand.

HotFrost D65EN weighs only 4 kg, without a bottle it can be easily moved or moved. The pan under the taps is easy to clean, which is also important for hygiene. The cooler is purchased mainly for offices, stylized kitchens in dark colors. The device can be bought for 4 500 rubles.

Ecotronic H1-T

Rating: 4.7

The Ecotronic H1-T water cooler can be purchased in a black, white or gold color case. It has a spectacular silver (golden) insert on the facade with a panel of indicator lights. The main difference from the analogue category budget coolers - collapsible non-welded stainless steel tank, which is easy to care for and maintain.Crane fittings are also made of stainless steel, which extends their service life.

Cooling and high water in the cooler - the work of a low-noise high-quality compressor: they bring the liquid to 94⁰With all 5 liters in one hour, up to 5⁰C - 3 liters, which can surely be called good results. Energy costs with 90 and 500 W - the average values ​​in the category. The device is protected from leakage.

Protection of cranes from children is not provided, the weight of the cooler is 12 kg! Heavy for the desktop model. Buy Ecotronic H1-T can be from 8 700 rubles.

Aqua Work 36-TDN-ST

Rating: 4.6

In the fourth place ranking electronic dispenser Aqua Work 36-TDN-ST in a white case. Compared to previous models, it is the most voracious in the heating mode - 700 W at a heating rate of up to 90⁰With up to 7 liters of water, this is an excellent indicator for an electronic cooler. With cooling everything is medium - 12⁰With in one hour 1 liter of water with a cost of 70 watts.

The dispenser has a turbo-heating option for quickly bringing water to a hot state. You can turn it on by pressing the touch key on the digital display, which shows the temperature of the liquid. The eco mode saves energy by forcing the device to operate at moderate power. To pour water into a mug, it is necessary to push the rear lever under the faucet with dishes with dishes - traditionally and conveniently. The weight of the dispenser without a bottle is only 3.4 kg. It is caused by a plastic case and simple internal mechanisms. However, the manufacturer gives him a 2 year warranty.

Aqua Work 36-TDN-ST is a compact and nice unit with average characteristics that can be bought for 4 500 rubles.

Top floor coolers

Floor-mounted dispensers are solid devices installed in the corridors of offices and administrative buildings. They have great performance due to the high flow of water consumption. In low-cost models, the bottle is installed mostly on top, in more representative ones - from the bottom. In places where there is a good cooler, do not need a kettle!

HotFrost 350ANET

Rating: 5.0

Multifunctional cooler HotFrost 350ANET has absorbed the best from innovative technologies and design solutions. Its body is made in two variations: the color of champagne-metallic (Gold) or silver (Silver) in combination with black. Both look presentable and aristocratic, suitable for any and all interiors. It will not spoil the exterior and the bottle - it is installed in the lower cabinet, it is closed by a door, the water is thus protected from light and retains its useful properties better. The facade is complemented by a transparent door in the feeding area for additional hygiene and aesthetics.

Looking ahead, we note: HotFrost 350ANET is the only cooler in the ranking with a lower placement of the bottle.

The cooler touch control is on a digital panel with temperature indicators, and the cooling type is electronic, almost silent.

Feature HotFrost 350ANET - the presence in the design of a liter capacity for boiling water, replacing the usual kettle, performs the function of a thermopot, maintaining the temperature of a small volume of water. Water heats up in volume up to 8 l / h up to temperature 99⁰With energy consumption of 1100 W, it is cooled to 0.6 l / h to 10-15 degrees at 75 watts. It is strange that such a productive apparatus does not regulate the water temperature, but the manufacturer took the standard temperature values ​​as a basis, therefore users do not have any complaints.

For safe operation, the cooler has a water supply limiter and protection from children, which, by the way, is quite convenient to use the device - the taps are located at a height of 0.87 m.

The average price of HotFrost 350ANET is 22,500 rubles.

Aqua Work 833-S-B

Rating: 4.9

In second place is a device that combines a cooler for hot, cold, and water at room temperature and a fridge on two shelves in the lower part with a volume of 20 liters. Such a unit is ideal for an office - it localizes around itself a dining area where you can put away food or snacks before a lunch break or coffee break. However, because of the refrigerator, there is no space for the bottle from below; it is installed on top, which partly loses the exterior of the cooler to the leader.

Type of temperature regulator - compressor, it heats water up to 90⁰C per hour in a volume of up to 5 liters, and cools 1 l to 10⁰C. Spends at the same time the device 420 and 112 W, respectively. There is no temperature regulation, but the heating indicator is on the facade. Water supply is carried out by pressing the button and holding it, there are tumblers to start heating and cooling. For the holder of glasses the magnetic or carving fastening is provided.

Aqua Work's unique service is to change the color and design of the case with vinyl films of different textures from gloss to velveteen with a single-color coating or color pattern. Of course, it is easy to order films from the manufacturer, they will simply be glued. On the other hand, you can purchase similar films and not spend time waiting.

The average price of Aqua Work 833-S-B is 15 500 rubles.

VATTEN V45QKB

Rating: 4.8

In third place is another unit, combined cooler and refrigerator VATTEN V45QKB with a compressor. The upper block has three taps for room temperature water, hot and cold. By the way, for heating and cooling the unit spends 650 and 120 W, respectively - these are average indicators with a volume of water per hour of 6 and 2 liters. To reduce energy costs, the design provides for a cold water tank of 3 liters and a hot 1 liter. The supply is carried out like the previous models of coolers by pressing a button, there is a child lock on the hot tap. The bottle is set on top.

The lower unit of the device is a compact refrigerator with a 20-liter chamber. It has 1 shelf, which can be moved vertically to the desired height to accommodate dishes of a certain height.

The average price of VATTEN V45QKB is 16,000 rubles.

Ecotronic H1-L

Rating: 4.7

Completes the rating of outdoor coolers Ecotronic H1-L - a nice dispenser for two taps with the top placement of the bottle, additional cabinets are not provided by the design. The working mechanism is a compressor. It works relatively silently, cooling water up to 3 l / h at 90 W, or heating 9 l / h with a cost of 500 W. For hot and cold water there are tanks keeping the temperature of 1.2 and 4 liters, respectively. They are supplied with a valve with a rear valve, which will have to press the mug to fill it. At the same time there is no protection on the faucet with boiling water, it is not blocked from children.But there is leak protection, and it really works - in no recall did the experts find complaints about the puddles under the device.

The cooler has no control, only switches and indicator lights for the operation of the device. The manufacturer provides a warranty for Ecotronic H1-L 12 months. Its average price is 10,000 rubles.

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Attention! This rating is subjective, is not advertising and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you should consult with a specialist.